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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.44, 10,523.19 and 2,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.44, 10,523.19 and 2,085.12 is: 3,127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.44 : 10,523.19 = 2,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.44/10,523.19 = 2,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.44x = 10,523.19 × 2,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.44x = 21,942,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942,113.93/7,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.69

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